IHS ILE Study Guide Correct Questions & Answers(RATED A+)

What two actions MUST a hearing healthcare professional perform before testing an existing patients hearing - ANSWER Clean hands in view of patient and clean or replace speculum from otoscope How does osteoma present - ANSWER Bony growth in external auditory canal What should a hearing healthcare professional do prior to administering a speech reception threshold test - ANSWER Familiarize patient with the word list A 36- year old female restaurant worker with history of hearing loss reports she is unable to hear as well as she did 2 years ago testing reveals moderate conductive loss what is a likely cause of the patients change in hearing - ANSWER Otosclerosis What portion of the ear contains sebaceous glands - ANSWER Outer portion of external auditory canal Which factor will affect patients acceptance in hearing instruments? - ANSWER Cosmetic preferences Why should otoblock be placed beyond second bend of ear canal - ANSWER Results in complete impression of the canal What validation method can be effectively performed in a sound field environment - ANSWER NU-6 A hearing health care professional is counseling a patient about expectations of amplification what information should the hearing healthcare professional include in this therapy - ANSWER Outside factors that can hinder hearing A patient has been using an ITC hearing instrument for approx 16 mos the patient has a new job that requires use of telephone with a headset - ANSWER Add an amplifier to existing phone A patient complains that the hearing instrument works intermittently After initial inspection the hearing healthcare professional squeezes and taps on the case What is the suspected problem - ANSWER An amplifier problem Germicidal wipes are an example of - ANSWER Disinfectant